Great experience! July 17, 2022

By (Biology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/16/2022 to 04/06/2022 with

Arcadia: London - Kings College London Health and Society

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Work and study culture in the US is hyper-active compared to other places

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very interesting courses with a lot more exposure to experts and specialists in related fields. Exams are significantly harder.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

A little bit understaffed and inefficient

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very nice for London

* Food:

No food provided

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Totally integrated

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No experience, but I would have been totally fine had I needed some

* Safety:

Some areas are a little dodgy at night

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Ability to travel
* What could be improved?
  • Dining
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing tbh